Smaug

"Plunder for plunder's sake" could be the motto of this vast red-golden dragon, who prefers to be addressed by a variety of honorifics, including "the Tremendous," "the Chiefest and Greatest of Calamities" and "the Unassessably Wealthy." Hates being called "wyrm," "lizard," "overgrown flame-thrower." Despite high intelligence, lacking in investing vision: Uses multi-billion dollar hoard of gold, silver and gems primarily for bedding. Instead, expresses smarts by talking in riddles; also Sudoku expert, chess master. Vigilant to the point of paranoia about theft, meticulous about hoard inventory, knows net worth down to last golden cup. Featured in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit.more »

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